It’s generally everyone’s most despised day of the week, but this spring, Monday is making the case for a little more love.
Because it’s the only day capable of reaching the 60s.
Since we shifted gears from winter to spring, the temperature has hit 60 degrees or higher on just two occasions—March 24, when Seattle maxed out at 66, and March 31, when we peaked at 60. Both, of course, were Mondays—and lest you think that’s too small a sample size, enter Monday number three.
Tomorrow.
High pressure bulging northward from California will make for another pleasant start to the workweek, lifting temperatures into the mid 60s across the metro area by Monday afternoon. For comparison’s sake, that’s roughly 10 degrees warmer than normal for this time of year—a welcome treat after yesterday’s chilly high of 53.
With the ridge of high pressure already setting up shop, we should actually crank up the mercury a few notches today, leveling off in the mid 50s—perhaps slightly warmer if we get a little sun. Overall, though, cloudy skies will be the rule of thumb until Monday arrives, thanks to a warm front skirting by to the north.
After Monday’s sun and warmth, a cold front blasts through on Tuesday, keeping temperatures in the 50s amid a steady light rain. For the Seattle area, rain should begin falling by noon, adding up to a quarter-inch before tapering off Tuesday night.
Wednesday starts off on a gray note, but the sun should break through by midday, with highs jumping north of 55 degrees. Partly cloudy weather and seasonable temperatures settle in over Seattle on Thursday, with the mercury nudging into the upper 50s.
Then comes the weekend. High pressure looks to nose into the region again, leading to an uptick in sunshine—and temperatures. Current weather models suggest Seattle could crack 60 on Friday, with slightly warmer readings possible the following two days.
Sunny and 60-something on a Saturday? Let alone a Friday or Sunday?
Sorry, Monday—but after this week, the lovefest is up.
